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Richard J. Gaynor Memorial Scholarship to honor service of Virginia Western professor
The Virginia Western Community College Educational Foundation has established a new scholarship fund, The Richard J. Gaynor Memorial Scholarship, in honor of Richard (Rich) Gaynor, a professor of mental health technology from Salem who loyally served the College for 33 years and passed away Feb.… Continue Reading Richard J. Gaynor Memorial Scholarship to honor service of Virginia Western professor
Virginia Western to launch Medical Laboratory Technology program
Virginia Western Community College announces the launch of a Medical Laboratory Technology program in the Fall Semester 2015. The program will fill a growing need in the Roanoke Region’s thriving healthcare industry and provide students opportunities to begin strong careers in the medical field. The… Continue Reading Virginia Western to launch Medical Laboratory Technology program
Virginia Western Educational Foundation announces 2015 Board of Directors
The Virginia Western Community College Educational Foundation is pleased to announce new members and officers for its 2015 Board of Directors. The board members, who offer guidance and expertise on campaigns such as the Community College Access Program (CCAP), include leaders from a wide array… Continue Reading Virginia Western Educational Foundation announces 2015 Board of Directors
Virginia Western among participants in Governor McAuliffe’s credentialing program for high-demand sectors
Commonwealth’s $500,000 investment will help 500 Virginians earn credentials through incentive program Governor Terry McAuliffe announced Thursday that seven of Virginia’s Community Colleges, including Virginia Western Community College, will receive direct incentives totaling $500,000 for student completion of credentials identified regionally as high-demand by business… Continue Reading Virginia Western among participants in Governor McAuliffe’s credentialing program for high-demand sectors
Virginia Western librarian awarded prestigious national public service honor
Hurt is one of only 10 to receive Carnegie Corporation/New York Times-sponsored award On Tuesday at a ceremony in New York, Virginia Western Community College librarian Lynn Hancock Hurt received the Carnegie Corporation of New York/New York Times I Love My Librarian Award for her… Continue Reading Virginia Western librarian awarded prestigious national public service honor
Virginia Western announces expanded offerings for Franklin Center
Virginia Western Community College is providing greatly expanded coursework, training, services and transfer opportunities at the Franklin Center in Rocky Mount, including new classes for the Spring Semester 2015. As the primary community college serving Franklin County, Virginia Western is helping make the Franklin Center… Continue Reading Virginia Western announces expanded offerings for Franklin Center